Will 1020 read an external drive via micro usb?

[Gary Anderson5]

I am trying view files on a mirco sd card so I am thinking about buying this:

 

[N_LaRUE]

I don't think WP has that ability. So it wouldn't be a good purchase.

This is known as USB On The Go or UOTG.

 

[xandros9]

Short answer is No.

 

[Gary Anderson5]

Seems 8.1 can, but only with Ninko USB
http://forums.windowscentral.com/windows-phone-8-1-preview-developers/288148-otg-wp-8-1-using-ninko-wp-usb-app.html

 

[Cameron Todd]

More details here....Ninkevent 2014 // Ninko Corporation